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US Rips Serbian 'Thugs' in Embassy Attack

Government officials accused of sanctioning deadly violence

By Jason Farago, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 22, 2008 6:35 AM CST

(Newser) – The UN and US have strongly condemned attacks on the American and Croatian embassies in Belgrade during riots that erupted yesterday at a state-sponsored demonstration against Kosovo's independence. "Our embassy was attacked by thugs," said a White House spokeswoman. Rioters torched the embassies... Read full story »

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